Art Basel 2013 was the "it" event in Hong Kong last week but the majority remained crazy about the giant rubber duck that's been positioned in Victoria Harbor since May 2. Towering at 54 feet, it is a travelling art installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman and is slated to visit the US next after previous visits to Osaka, France, Sydney, Auckland and Sao Paulo. Was lucky enough to be in the territory and I admit it makes for a spectacular sight, especially when placed amidst a backdrop of HK's famous skyline ;) I was imagining our Manila Bay can experience ... Continue Reading...
ONE Fighting Championship on May 31
Fans of Asian mixed martial arts descend at the SM MOA Arena on Friday May 31 for the live staging of ONE Fighting Championship. Gear up for some bone-crunching, body-wrenching action as local fighters, world champions and MMA superstars gather together for a battle of the brawn like no other. This event's co-presentor is Casino Filipino. Book your tickets while they're still available. Contact CF Marketing at 854-4697 or 854-1605 local 2205, 2208 or 2444 for more details. One highlight of the much-awaited fight night is Honorio "The Rock" Banario defending his ... Continue Reading...
Nice to have you, Mr. Jones!
All-day breakfast places are the trend these days and they seem to be sprouting up all over Manila. But before all of them I fondly remember Mr. Jones ... a favorite of the family on the resto row of Makati's Greenbelt 5. It's a nicely-decorated diner with touches of Americana and big Western-style servings. Expect that you won't get bored with the menu because the kitchen always adds a twist to ordinary favorites. Here are some photos of the delish food I've eaten in Mr. Jones through the years: Over breakfast recently, I waved the calorie fears away ... Continue Reading...
‘Salaminkera’ by Giselle Sanchez on June 8
Mirrors remind me of Boy Abunda but no, it's actually the irrepressible comedienne Giselle Sanchez who is the sole lead in the upcoming "Salaminkera," a one-act play about an enjoyable magic mirror ride which takes everyone to an inside look at the world of Filipinas. With insights coming from Giselle’s personal experiences as a woman herself, expect jokes and laughter to also contain bits of wisdom that will tickle both the funny bone and the mind. The play is coined after the term “salamangkero,” a Filipino word for magician or wizard. Salaminkera is inspired ... Continue Reading...
Kathryn Bernardo + Daniel Padilla for #GandangDiMoInakala
It was refreshing to see today's hottest love team Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (also known as Kathniel) in a culminating activity for #GandangDiMoInakala recently. This is a campaign by Procter & Gamble's Ganda Trio brands Olay, Rejoice & Whisper to showcase the remarkable transformations of ordinary Filipinas. Hundreds of participants submitted before-and-after photos of themselves to highlight their change. Then the winners enjoyed a makeover session and an exclusive opportunity to meet Kathryn and Daniel in person. First impressions: the young ... Continue Reading...
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